A Novel Radiographic Indicator of Developmental Cervical Stenosis

Conclusions: This analysis provided a novel index for identifying developmental cervical stenosis: the C5 lateral mass/canal diameter (LM/CD) ratio. We believe that this ratio is the best radiographic measurement available to screen for developmental cervical stenosis in the adult spine patient population. It provides an objective radiographic screening tool for physicians to detect developmental cervical stenosis and decide whether additional imaging or surgical referral is appropriate. Level of Evidence: Diagnostic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Source: JBJS - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Spine Scientific Articles Source Type: research